Arisaka 38 ammo

**Type4** · 10-14-2019, 01:59 PM

Ciao i ask if the round head in Arisaka type 38 was used in ww2 or is a oldest tipe used in the past, 1905 to?? Thanks

**Narcis** · 10-14-2019, 02:15 PM

Before WW1 or reloaded imo.

**Rescue190** · 10-14-2019, 02:19 PM

I agree with Narcis. The bullet looks a bit strange so I think a reload of some type.
John

**Jb4046** · 10-14-2019, 02:41 PM

From what i can tell online. This is the Type 30 bullet from its round projectile, which was replaced in 1905 with the Type 38 Spitzer pointed projectile. It would not have seen use in ww2.

Out of curiosity what is the base stamp?

( heres an interesting PDF related to this http://www.ammunitionpages.com/downl...%20Arisaka.pdf)

**Type4** · 10-15-2019, 01:46 AM

Classical no engrave bases used in arisaka cartridge.

**reneblacky** · 10-15-2019, 02:14 AM

by Type4

Classical no engrave bases used in arisaka cartridge.

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**Rescue190** · 10-15-2019, 02:54 AM

by reneblacky

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I think that would be a later example of primer crimping. They started with one notch and then two notches. I think 3 notches began in WWII but not sure on that.
John